How much does cooker hood installation cost?

A professionally installed cooker hood would run you £120 to £500, averaging £300. Total costs depend on the type of cooker you want and the amount of labour that would go into ensuring it is correctly fitted into your kitchen. The installation process is typically heavy, so it is not recommended to go the DIY route. Instead, consider hiring professional cooker hood installation services. 

Learn more about the cost to install cooker hoods in the UK. 

Reasons to install a cooker hood

Cooker hoods or vent hoods greatly influence the quality of cooking you can do in your kitchen. As the central piece in food preparation, the stove is where all the magic happens. A cooker hood enhances this by clearing your kitchen of heat, smoke, steam, grease, and other contaminants, leaving you with better air quality and less hassle cleaning buildup and mildew around your stove area. 

A cooker hood can also be a statement piece in your kitchen. Highly customisable, a cooker hood can be inconspicuous or add some dramatic flair—you can also use it as an additional lighting source for your kitchen area. Adding a cooker hood can be a valuable to-do for your kitchen renovation project.

Cooker hood installation prices

Typical costs you should consider when installing a cooker hood are as follows:

Overall, installation costs and time vary depending on the type of cooker hood you’re eyeing. Below, we discuss common factors that impact pricing.

What factors affect cooker hood installation costs?

Type of cooker hood

When looking at cooker hood prices, remember that there are several types and styles of cooker hoods you can choose from, and they vary depending on what this area in your kitchen can accommodate and how much coverage you need. 

• Fixed or Wall-mounted cooker hoods: These are standard stove hoods securely fixed against the kitchen wall directly above your stove. They come in various shapes and can cover a wide surface area to clear smoke and fumes.

• Island cooker hoods: This cooker hood is installed above your kitchen island and covers your cooktop by being mounted to the ceiling. This also means that the ventilation will need to run through your ceiling. While this makes for an elegant centrepiece, you must check if your home can structurally support an island cooker hood.

• Under-cabinet cooker hoods: These are more compact because they are installed directly onto your overhead cabinetry. They are also more discrete but tend to cover a more limited area.

Venting options

Cooker hood ducting installation cost is a big fraction of the total cost. You must also pick the right venting option for your cooker hood, whether ducted or ductless/recirculating. Ducted systems direct the air from your kitchen outside your home through the ceiling or wall. This type of cooker hood requires your professional installer to knock a hole out of your wall or ceiling, so while it is the most effective way to clear air, it takes a lot of work to get done.

Ductless or recirculating cooker hoods clear the air through filters that need to be replaced every so often, directing air back into your kitchen. The best ductless hoods use charcoal filters. While not as effective as ducted cooker hoods, they don’t require the installation of duct pipes in your wall or ceiling, so they are easier to have installed and could work in most kitchens.

Labour costs

The more complicated the setup for your cooker hood, the longer it will take and the more it will cost. Expect to shell out more if you require installing a ducted system or customised cabinetry. If you’re looking for repairs for an existing cooker hood instead, ask your builder for an accurate quote.

Replacement vs new cooker hood

If you’re getting an existing cooker hood replaced, it will likely be a simpler and more cost-effective installation process than having a new one installed. New installations generally take longer because builders need to do more work, like ensuring proper fit and ventilation, cutting holes through your wall or ceiling, and routing the ducting to your home’s exterior. If you have existing ductwork, the installation process will be much quicker.

Extras

You may also need to account for extra costs, such as custom or new cabinetry work, additional ductwork, filtration systems, and exhaust fans—and additional materials your builder may need.

Tips to reduce the cost of cooker hood installations

If you’re only after clearing your air of odours and contaminants, considering ductless hoods is an excellent way to cut costs. Installation is usually a straightforward process, and while not as effective as ducted hoods, ductless systems do get the job done. You can also choose a more basic, simpler style no matter what type of cooker hood you’re getting. Keep in mind that you can always upgrade your cooker hood later on.

Post a task for cooker hood installation

Now that you know more about the cost of cooker hood installation, the next thing to do is ensure your task post specifies exactly what you need for the job. Here are a few details to include:

• Specs for the cooker hood model you want installed

• Measurements of your stove or cooktop area

• Whether you want a ducted or ductless cooker hood

• The timeframe you’re looking to get your cooker hood installed

If you’re convinced you want a new cooker hood installed in your kitchen or want to replace an existing one, go the professional route and find a cooker hood installation service. This will ensure that this valuable piece in your kitchen is safely set up and ready to run as smoothly as possible. Post a task on Airtasker and locate a professional near you.